Pakistan Cables announced a partnership with two leading engineering universities in Pakistan for a second round of ASCEND, the company’s flagship program aimed at promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects among women in Pakistan. The program partners include NED University, Karachi, for a second time, and Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, for the first time. Through ASCEND, Pakistan Cables offers need-based scholarships and internships to talented female students leading up to their graduation.
First launched in 2021 in collaboration with NED University, ASCEND focuses on empowering talented female electrical engineering students by providing them with industry exposure. The first batch successfully completed the program in 2024, after which the company renewed its partnership with NED and expanded the program to include Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro.
With the addition of Mehran University, Pakistan Cables aims to broaden its impact by providing more opportunities for female students to excel in STEM fields. Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Pakistan Cables and the respective universities, reinforcing the company’s commitment to empowering women in engineering.
ASCEND is a pioneering initiative in the industry and promises to contribute to the development of a stronger, more diverse workforce, fostering innovation and growth in Pakistan’s industrial sector.
Founded in 1953, Pakistan Cables is the premier and most reputable cable manufacturer in Pakistan. It is the first and oldest wire and cable manufacturer listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) since 1955 and is also a member of the Amir S. Chinoy (ASC) group. The company has the largest geographical footprint in Pakistan, with a presence in over 180 cities. It is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007 certified, with various cables type-tested by KEMA, Netherlands. Pakistan Cables is the only building materials company in Pakistan that has its carbon emission reduction targets approved and validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). – KARACHI: PR
